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View synonyms for horologist

horologist

or ho·rol·o·ger

[ haw-rol-uh-jist, hoh- ]

noun

  1. an expert in horology.
  2. a person who makes clocks or watches.


horologist

/ hɒˈrɒlədʒə; hɒˈrɒlədʒɪst /

noun

  1. a person skilled in horology, esp an expert maker of timepieces
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of horologist1

First recorded in 1790–1800; horologe + -ist
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Example Sentences

The royal horologist, of course, and currently the situation is vacant.

Thomas Mudge was the first horologist who successfully applied it to watches in the detached form, about 1750.

At London the horologist, G. Clement, solved the problem in 1675 with his rack escapement and recoil anchor.

Several facts of great interest to the horologist are here shown.

Can any of your readers tell me when that excellent horologist flourished?

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